Urgent :- Rust Developer- Middleware

Title: Rust Developer- Middleware

Location: 1st preference Palo Alto, CA, 2nd option is Long Beach, CA (Hybrid 4 days onsite a week)

Duration: 12 months initially, will go 2 years at least. Working on 2027 project

Interview: Video- 3 rounds. Will be a glider test

Client: Ford

Visa: No H1b

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REQUIRED SKILLS

In this position...

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex infotainment systems with a focus on high performance HMI. You''ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components. Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, detailed oriented self-starter who demands developer-friendly APIs, bulletproof code, and adheres to SOLID principles and TDD. You will be responsible for participating in the design and development of services, frameworks, and APIs to enable the development of services and applications to allow users to interact with features such as navigation, media, entertainment, phone, voice, and vehicle settings.

Responsibilities:

•            Design and develop Rust services in support of infotainment systems and any supporting frameworks.

•            Develop reusable modules using SOLID design principles.

•            Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation on software design, architecture, and API usage.

•            Create proof of concepts for next generation infotainment systems.

•            Optimize performance by profiling, analyzing, and improving the application code and system integration to enhance overall efficiency.

•            Participate in system design, documentation, and testing.

•            Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of software components.

•            Work in an agile team of software developers, test engineers, technical product managers and leads.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.

3+ years of software development experience

1+ year experience with the Rust programming language

1+ year experience in designing simple, elegant APIs with a strong emphasis on clarity, scalability, flexibility, versioning, and error handling.

emphasized the importance of Rust experience for the developer roles, stating that one year of professional experience is the minimum requirement. He explained that candidates with less experience or only hobby projects would not meet their needs.

while C++ developers have a similar domain, the paradigm is different, making it challenging for them to adapt quickly. He emphasized the need for candidates with at least one year of professional Rust experience.

Even better, you may have...

Master’s degree in engineering or computer science.

1+ year experience with C++17 programming language 

Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash).

Experience profiling and improving embedded software performance.

Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in pair programming, showcasing a strong understanding of its benefits and effectiveness in collaborative software development.

Proficient working in Linux and macOS environments.

Proficient with version control systems, such as Git, and Agile development methodologies.

Proven experience in designing simple, elegant APIs with a strong emphasis on clarity, scalability, flexibility, versioning, and error handling.

NOTES for this role:

Will check whether candidates have done 100% Rust development in a company or if their main language was something else and they only ported or moved projects to Rust. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how much professional Rust experience they have, not just side projects.

Client recommends asking candidates how much Rust they have done in their past job and inside the company, to gauge depth of experience.

Client suggests asking candidates about their biggest challenge with Rust and how they overcame it, to assess their understanding and engagement with the language.

Client states that being passionate about Rust is important, as people who do not like the language typically do not reach the level of expertise required for the role. They look for candidates who truly embrace Rust, not just those who use it because they were asked to.

Client values understanding whether candidates appreciate the purpose and benefits of Rust, especially in safety-critical environments.

Target Companies: mentioned targeting companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Dropbox, and Cloudflare for potential candidates, as they are known to use Rust